Informatics Nurse Test Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring 2

Question 1

Which regulation requires that telehealth platforms handling patient health information be compliant with its Privacy and Security Rules?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules

Answer

HITECH Act alone

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Joint Commission Standards

Answer

Meaningful Use criteria

Question 2

What type of technology enables continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data to be automatically transmitted to a provider's EHR-connected platform?

Accepted Answer

Bluetooth Low Energy with cloud integration

Answer

Traditional fax transmission

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USB-only local data transfer

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Manual patient portal entry only

Question 3

Which telehealth modality uses real-time, two-way audio and video communication between patient and provider?

Accepted Answer

Synchronous video visit

Answer

Store-and-forward

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Asynchronous secure messaging

Answer

Remote patient monitoring only

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent before a telehealth visit?

Accepted Answer

To ensure patients understand telehealth limitations, privacy considerations, and alternatives

Answer

To fulfill billing documentation requirements only

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To authorize automatic recording of all sessions

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To waive provider liability for all technical failures

Question 5

Which metric best evaluates the clinical effectiveness of a remote patient monitoring program for heart failure patients?

Accepted Answer

30-day hospital readmission rate

Answer

Total number of devices purchased

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Provider satisfaction scores alone

Answer

Number of telehealth platforms available in the system

Question 6

What does the term 'mHealth' refer to in the context of nursing informatics?

Accepted Answer

Mobile health applications and technologies supporting healthcare delivery

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Mental health electronic records systems

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Mandatory health reporting systems for public health

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Medical history digital archiving platforms

Question 7

In telehealth reimbursement terminology, what is the 'originating site'?

Accepted Answer

The location where the patient receives the telehealth service

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The insurance company processing the telehealth claim

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The provider's primary office address listed on their license

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The telehealth technology vendor's headquarters location